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No worries? Australian attitudes to national security, risk and resilience
This landmark report by NSC draws on nationally representative surveys involving more than 20,000 Australians to refelect a whole-of-nation threat perception.
  • Community consultations
  • Climate Change
  • Defence
  • Military
  • Conflict
  • AI
  • Disinformation & Media Manipulation
  • Economic crisis
  • social cohesion
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Two in three Australians worried about ‘national security’ and perceptions of underpreparedness widespread: new national study
Australians are increasingly concerned about the country’s security environment, and most feel the nation is underprepared for the threats it faces, according to new research by NSC.
  • Community consultations
  • Climate Change
  • Defence
  • Military
  • Conflict
  • AI
  • Disinformation & Media Manipulation
  • Economic crisis
  • social cohesion
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What's Palestine's plight got to do with Australian Indigenous rights?
Ben Scott writes about the dangers of conflating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the struggle for Indigenous rights in Australia.
  • Israel-Palestine
  • Conflict
  • War
  • Indigenous Peoples
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Voices from across Australia: Community Consultations Engagement Report
Drawing on in-person consultations across the country and 100 written submissions, this report captures how Australians understand national security in their own words.
  • Community consultations
  • Climate Change
  • Defence
  • Military
  • Conflict
  • AI
  • Disinformation & Media Manipulation
  • Economic crisis
  • social cohesion
The National Security Podcast
18 Mar 2026
The National Security Podcast

What is driving the war in Iran – and what comes next?

In this episode, Beth Sanner and Dr Rodger Shanahan join Justin Burke to discuss the drivers of the Iran war, and examine the broader implications for regional and global security.

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The National Security Podcast
05 Mar 2026

Plotting a through line: February 2026 geopolitics update

In this episode, Justin Burke speaks with Euan Graham and Gorana Grgić to discuss the through lines on the surprising geopolitical events that ushered in 2026, imagining a world without the US at its center.

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Poland rail blast spotlights Russian sabotage in Europe and Zelensky goes to Turkey
David Andrews interview | Monocle Radio

When the strong act, the rules bend: Venezuela and world order
Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva | Lowy Institute

Be serious, Paul Keating: we need more defence spending, so spare us the cheap shots
Jennifer Parker | SMH

Former ambassador Ian Kemish writes about Europe's 'forgotten' war in debut novel Two Islands
Ian Kemish interview | ABC

In a fractured world order, where does the global south fit in?
Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva | The Conversation

Deterrence, diplomacy and development
William Leben and Martina Zapf | Development Intelligence Lab

The Chinese warships Australians never got to debate
Jennifer Parker | Lowy Institute

Xi is planning a ‘peaceful’ Taiwan deal Trump can accept
Rowan Callick | The Australian

Navy officer’s chilling warning: How war with China could reach Australian shores and bring the nation to its knees
Jennifer Parker interview | Daily Mail

Four years of folly: mired in Ukraine, Putin won’t back down
Peter Tesch | The Strategist

What to learn from Iran’s outperformance in its meme war with the US
Meg Tapia | The Strategist

Sabah’s borders: Indonesia joins Malaysia-Philippines dispute
Sue Thompson | Lowy Institute

Australia considers call for military help from Gulf states
David Andrews interview | ABC

For King Charles, this could be his greatest challenge
George Brandis | SMH

Australian spy plane to watch Middle East battle space
David Andrews interview | Country News

Australia is right to help defend Gulf states
Jennifer Parker | The Strategist

Israel’s strategic anchor to the east
Anthony Bergin and Ramesh Thakur | Australian Jewish News

Australia is right to support the US in Iran - but can only offer limited help
Jennifer Parker | Financial Review

Israel must be supported in using force against foes
Anthony Bergin | The Australian

Lessons from Operation Epic Fury
Walter Colnaghi | National Security Industrial Policy

The May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict
Frédéric Grare | NBR

Iran's position of power in the Strait of Hormuz
Jennifer Parker interview | ABC

Israel strikes Hamas negotiators in Qatar
David Andrews interview | 7News

Australia walks diplomatic tightrope on Iran War
Rory Medcalf interview | Bloomberg